Yvette-Marie Pellegrino, M.D., FAAFP
Family Medicine, Adult Primary Care, Obesity Medicine
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Lady's Island Internal Medicine
117 Sea Island Parkway
Lady's Island
, SC 29907
About Dr. Yvette-Marie Pellegrino
“My practice philosophy is to focus on healthy living to prevent illness and to treat the patient, not the disease.”
Board certified in family medicine and obesity medicine, Dr. Yvette-Marie Pellegrino works with her patients to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and directs the Healthy Weight Program in which she helps patients manage their weight.
Areas of Expertise
- Preventive care – Check-ups, immunizations, tests and screenings used to prevent serious diseases and medical conditions or to detect them before they become major problems.
- Obesity Medicine – A field of medicine that looks at and works with the behaviors, environment, genetics, nutrition, physiology and psychosocial issues that contribute to obesity.
- Metabolic disorders – A collection of conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, high blood triglycerides, low levels of HDL cholesterol and insulin resistance, which often occur together and increase your risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease.
- Diabetes – A chronic condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood that affects how the body turns food into energy and can cause damage to the heart, nerves, kidneys or eyes.
- Hypertension – Elevated blood pressure that over time can cause the heart to work overtime and pump harder, possibly leading to heart attack, stroke, heart failure or kidney failure.
Video Visits
Dr. Pellegrino offers virtual visits for patients needing medication checks, standard chronic illness management, sick visits and follow-up care for certain conditions. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.
Background
Dr. Pellegrino came to Beaufort Memorial Lady's Island Internal Medicine in 2018 from the Iredell Physician Network in North Carolina. While there, she designed and implemented a successful community-based weight loss clinic, Iredell Healthy Weight, along with her primary care practice, Pellegrino Family Medicine.
Dr. Pellegrino has been a member of the faculty at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and Wake Forest Baptist Health and a preceptor for nurse practitioner students at East Carolina University.
Dr. Pellegrino and her husband, Roberto, have three children, Dante, Giovanni and Sophia. She loves to spend time outdoors exploring nature; try recipes from different cultures; and curl up with a good book on rainy days.
Education
Medical School:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Newark, N.J.
, Doctor of Medicine
Residency:
Somerset Family Practice Residency Program - Somerville, N.J.
, Family Medicine
Fellowship:
The Institute for Urban Family Health - New York, N.Y.
, Faculty Development
Board Certifications
Family Medicine, The American Board of Family Medicine
Obesity Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine
Conditions Treated
- Fatty Liver Disease
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colds and Flu
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Digestive Complaints
- Ear Infections
- Eye Infections
- Heart Conditions
- HIV
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypothyroidism
- Lymphedema
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Mononucleosis
- Obesity
- Respiratory Infections
- Smoking Cessation
- Sore Throat
- Sprains and Strains
- Thyroid Disease
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed
- Adolescent Care
- Adult Primary Care
- Cancer Screenings
- Care Across the Lifespan
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Dietary Counseling
- Family Medicine
- Family Planning and Birth Control
- Geriatrics
- Holistic Care
- Lifestyle Medicine and Preventive Medicine
- Lifestyle Modification
- Nutritional Support
- Palliative Care
- Patient Wellness
- Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Of Disease
- Preventive Care
- Weight Management
- Women's Health
In the News
January 5, 2021
A Healthier Way to Weight Loss
Ready to kick off the new year by shedding a few pounds? Dr. Yvette Pellegrino has some advice to help you be successful.
November 29, 2022
Dealing With Anxiety? You’re Not Alone
Between daily life and the coronavirus pandemic, it’s natural to feel anxious. Guided meditation and mindfulness can help.
April 29, 2021
Dizziness Associated With Heart Problems
Ever feel light-headed, like you’re spinning or are going to fall? Your dizziness may be caused by heart problems.
March 14, 2024
Miracle Workers Weight Loss Key to Hip Replacement Success
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May 19, 2025
Prediabetes: Symptoms, Risks and How You Can Reverse It
Nearly 98 million Americans are unknowingly at risk for prediabetes, but lifestyle changes can reverse this silent condition and prevent serious health issues.
January 1, 2021
The Diabesity Trend
Obesity and Type 2 diabetes are now considered international epidemics. The term "diabesity" was coined in 1973 to emphasize the relationship between obesity and diabetes. Learn more about the connection and keys for prevention.
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